Lions meet with veteran running back Kareem Hunt
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Detroit Lions hosted free agent running back Kareem Hunt for a visit on Tuesday, August 25. The team is seeking depth at the position as injuries complicate their backfield. Isiah Pacheco is sidelined with an MCL sprain, though he may return for Week 1. Hunt, a former Pro Bowler, rushed for 611 yards and eight touchdowns last season with the Chiefs. His potential addition comes after the Lions signed rookie Roydell Williams just a day prior.
- •Kareem Hunt visited the Lions on August 25.
- •Isiah Pacheco is recovering from an MCL sprain.
- •Hunt recorded 611 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
- •The Lions signed rookie Roydell Williams shortly before Hunt's visit.
- •Detroit continues to search for running back depth amid injuries.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kareem Hunt, former Pro Bowl RB, visits Detroit Lions
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions host veteran RB Kareem Hunt on visit
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kareem Hunt visited Lions on Tuesday
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Meet With Former Pro Bowl Running Back Kareem Hunt
"The Detroit Lions hosted veteran free-agent RB Kareem Hunt for a visit Tuesday as injuries continue to affect their backfield depth.
"The Detroit Lions brought in former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, a former Pro Bowler, for a visit Tuesday, Aug. 25.
"The Detroit Lions hosted veteran and former Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt on a visit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:15 PMKareem Hunt, former Pro Bowl RB, visits Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions brought in former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, a former Pro Bowler, for a visit Tuesday, Aug. 25.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:50 PMDetroit Lions host veteran RB Kareem Hunt on visit
The Detroit Lions hosted veteran and former Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt on a visit.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:23 PMKareem Hunt visited Lions on Tuesday
The Lions are taking a look at a veteran running back.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:21 PMDetroit Lions Meet With Former Pro Bowl Running Back Kareem Hunt
The Detroit Lions hosted veteran free-agent RB Kareem Hunt for a visit Tuesday as injuries continue to affect their backfield depth.
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